Perennial
Symphyotrichum cordifolium (heart-leaved aster)
Symphyotrichum cordifolium (heart-leaved aster)
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$6.00
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This versatile woodland aster prefers part shade but tolerates more or less sun. Attracts native bees, who are the main pollinators of the flower, as well as butterflies. Spreads vigorously by seed and slowly by rhizome. Also called blue wood aster.
Photo 2: Thomas Quine / CC BY 2.0
Photo 3: Alexis Godin / CC BY 4.0
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial, and Shade
- Water: Medium
- Height: 2 to 3 feet
- Bloom time: September and October
Keystone species, Feeds bees, Feeds butterflies or moths, Host plant, and Highly competitive
Plants are sold as small pots (2.5" x 3.5")